Roswell, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roswell, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roswell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 221 days in the North Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Roswell, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and lightning casualties & damage (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 221 | Mar 2026 | Jul 10, 2003 · 3 deaths · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Sep 2023 | Sep 16, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 33 | Aug 2014 | Aug 26, 2007 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2017 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Oct 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 · $48 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 28, 2005 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the North Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roswell get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Roswell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Roswell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 48 miles south-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Roswell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 48 mi south-southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 111 mi south-southeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Roswell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roswell, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 578 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 14, 1995.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Roswell's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Roswell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roswell, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 48 miles south-southwest. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roswell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roswell the lowest scan from KFFC is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Roswell free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Roswell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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